Bike search results

Price

£260.00

Age Range

5–8 years

Inside Leg

50–69cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 18 is a popular kids bike for older children aged 5 - 8 years old. Although it is a starter pedal bike in its own right, it does come with a conversion kit to remove the pedals for kids who may want the option to convert to a balance bike if they're just starting out and need to practice balancing.

The Rookie 18 is also a great choice for children with additional needs who may want to practice balancing before learning to ride with the pedals. So buying the Rookie 18, you're essentially getting two bikes, for the price of one.

It is also a great option for families with more than one child, or a younger sibling coming along behind, as they may be at different stages and therefore benefit from either the balance mode, or the pedal mode.

We've not reviewed this particular bike, but we've put the smaller Rookie 12 through its paces and were very impressed with the quality of the bike and the design features.

Price

£260.00

Age Range

5–8 years

Inside Leg

50–69cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 18 is a popular balance bike for older children (aged 5-8 years old) starting to cycle, or children with additional needs.

It's a great choice if you know they're going to be learning to pedal at some stage, and may be tempted to skip the balance bike stage and get them straight onto a pedal bike (our advice - DON'T!)

The Rookie 18 starts in balance bike mode and comes with a conversion kit so you have the option of adding pedals when your child is ready - if you're not sure, you can take our quiz "Is my child ready to pedal?"

The conversion kit is very easy to use, so if your child decides to try pedalling by isn't quite ready, then you can easily convert back to the balance bike mode. The Rookie 18 balance bike allows young riders not to miss out on the crucial step of learning to ride a bike - learning to balance!

Price

£270.00

Age Range

4–6 years

Rider Height

95–121cm

Colours

Grey Orange Purple

Bike Weight

9.3kg

Warranty

1

The Specialized Jett 16 is the smallest bike in the Jett range. The bike is designed to be easily configured as your child grows so that they get maximum use out of it, and comes with an online app to key in your child's measurements.

The app tells you which position to put the saddle, handlebars and pedals for the most comfortable ride and you just recheck it every time your child has a growth spurt.

We've reviewed the slightly larger Jett 20 and were very impressed with it's performance in more urban settings, although it's able to handle gentle off road riding too.

Price

£270.00

Age Range

3–5 years

Rider Height

98–104cm

Inside Leg

40–46cm

Colours

Orange Pink Green

Bike Weight

6.7kg

Warranty

Evans Cycles website says "All products ordered from Evans Cycles come with a full warranty which covers manufacturing faults and defects in workmanship."

The Pinnacle Koa 14 is a great kids bike at the lower cost end of the 14" wheel kids bike price spectrum. The lightweight aluminium frame with aluminium rims avoids this bike being too heavy. This will help your child feel more confident and in control on the bike, making it quite easy to move around.

The Koa 14 features many of the attributes we look for in a quality children's bike. It features proportionately sized, micro-reach brake levers, handlebars and cranks.

Quality bearings in the hubs, cranks and headset make for a smooth ride, and if the reviews on the Evans website can be believed, these are a popular choice for a first pedal bike.

Price

£275.00

Age Range

4–5 years

Rider Height

100–110cm

Colours

Orange Teal

Bike Weight

6.3kg

Warranty

1 year

The Wild 16 is worth considering if you're looking for a lightweight 16" wheel bike at a decent price, and aren't bothered about the kudos of a bigger name.

Whilst we haven't reviewed this bike range, we've seen them in use and have had positive comments from a few Cycle Sprog readers.

Price

£279.00

Age Range

3–5 years

Rider Height

95–110cm

Inside Leg

36–49cm

Colours

Blue Green Purple Red Yellow

Bike Weight

4.2kg

Warranty

10 years - frames, rigid forks, handlebars, stem. 2 years - everything else

The woom 1 plus balance bike is sized for children aged between about three and a half to 5 years of age, with an inside leg measurement of between 36cm and 49cm, although all kids do vary in size so it's best to measure them carefully.

This 14″ wheel balance bike comes with both front and rear brakes which is again quite unusual for balance bikes and helps with the step up to a pedal bike if and when the time is right.

One thing we like about the woom range is that they colour code the rear brake lever and the brake pads, so you can just tell your child to use the green brake. No confusing left/rights or front/backs.  This colour coding continues through their starter pedal bikes which is helpful.

Price

£279.99

Age Range

9–12 years

Rider Height

135–150cm

Colours

Orange Grey Blue

Bike Weight

14.3kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

BTwin (who are an in-house brand of Decathlon) are going through a makeover of their kids bicycle range, with some very good value bikes arriving in stock.

The BTwin Rockrider ST500 is a 26" wheel kids mountain bike aimed at riders around 9-12 years of age and between 135 and 150cm tall.

Featuring an aluminium frame and suspension fork at the front, the ST500 comes with a single chainring and 7 speed gearing using a thumbshifter to minimise complications (kids mountain bikes at this cheap a price usually have a lot more gears that are confusing to use and harder to maintain).

The bike is equipped with v-brakes and a set of tyres suitable for gentle off roading.

They've got a great video on the Decathlon website showing the types of fun you can have on these bikes.

With a price of £249.99 the BTwin Rockrider ST500 really does represent value for money and would be a great way to get a child off road and muddy!

Price

£280.00

Age Range

5–7 years

Inside Leg

48–53cm

Colours

Green Black

Bike Weight

6.2kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

Price

£299.00

Age Range

3–5 years

Rider Height

98–115cm

Inside Leg

40–50cm

Colours

Orange Pink

Bike Weight

5.83kg

Warranty

Frame and Forks - 3 years; components - 1 year (excluding wear and tear)

A fun "Squish" figure and colourful splodges make the Squish 14 an appealing bike for young children starting on their pedalling adventures.

The bike has features such as shortened crank arms, stubby stem and short reach brake levers that are designed to make it easy to ride.

And at just 5.83kg it's light enough for you to carry home when your sprog has had enough pedalling for one day.

We've not tested this particular bike, but you can check out our review of the Squish 18, which is a bigger single speed bike.

Price

£299.00

Age Range

2–4 years

Rider Height

90–115cm

Colours

Blue

Bike Weight

5.98kg

Warranty

Frame only - 5 years

The Cubie 120 has a lightweight aluminium frame and forks and comes with child sized brake levers, a chain protector and a carry handle on the rear of the saddle for when you end up having to carry it.

The rear brake on the Cubie 120 is a coaster brake, which is operated by your child pedalling backwards, whilst the front brake is a v-brake on the rim, operated by the brake lever.  Coaster brakes are very popular on the continent and in the US but are not very common in the UK.

They're a good idea if your child isn't ready to operate a brake lever, but they will have to learn how to do this when they move up to larger bikes.

Price

£299.99

Age Range

6–9 years

Rider Height

120–135cm

Colours

Red

Bike Weight

11.7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

The Rockrider ST 900 is the top specification mountain bike in BTwin's 20" wheel mountain bike range.

With a lightweight aluminium frame, front suspension, 6 speeds and grippy tyres this is a great value bike for introducing your child to the joys of mountain biking.

The bike is unusual in that it has a front disk brake and a rear V-brake.  The disc brake will help give some additional stopping power in the wet, and the V-brake helps to keep the price down.

The brake levers are designed for small hands (and the saddle is moulded for little bottoms).  It's also supplied with a front and rear LED light.

Price

£300.00

Age Range

3–4 years

Rider Height

91–102cm

Colours

Blue Pink

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Warranty: Frame - Lifetime; Components - 2 years

The Trek Precaliber is suitable for children aged 3 - 4 years old, with a range of 91 - 102cm in height.

It has a useful handle on the rear of the saddle to allow you to guide your child as they ride and is available in blue and pink.

The frame is aluminium and the forks are steel, making this one of the heavier 12" bikes we feature at 6.98kg.

However, do remember this is still hugely lighter than the majority of 12" wheel kids bikes, which often come in well over 10kg in weight. It has a rear coaster brake, but no front rim brake and comes in two colour choices - blue and pink.

This bike has stabilisers which is useful for children who aren't yet completely confident with balancing, or for children with additional needs who may not be able to use a balance bike. Read more here - Does my child need stabilisers?

Price

£310.00

Age Range

5–8 years

Rider Height

120–127cm

Inside Leg

53–62cm

Colours

Teal Blue Pink

Bike Weight

8.7kg

Warranty

Evans Cycles website says "All products ordered from Evans Cycles come with a full warranty which covers manufacturing faults and defects in workmanship."

The Pinnacle Ash 20 is a kids bike aimed at ages 5 - 8 years old, featuring a lightweight aluminum frame and wheels.

The Ash 20 has child-friendly short-reach brake levers and comfortable rubber grips making is easy for your child to come to a stop. This bike is a good all-rounder, whether your child is riding to school or riding through the park on weekends, Pinnacle has made this bike to handle it all.

As well as being available new, the Pinnacle Ash 20 is a popular secondhand choice and is often available.

Price

£319.99

Age Range

5–7 years

Rider Height

122–127cm

Inside Leg

50–54cm

Colours

Red Blue Pink Purple Orange Green

Bike Weight

7.56kg

Warranty

Lifetime on Frame

Sadly Forme Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so new bikes are now hard to find.  However the good news is most of their warehouse was bought by Bike Club so kids can continue to ride these great bikes for years to come.  

The Forme Cubley 18 is a great bike for all round riding, if your child isn't quite ready to move up to a geared bike.

It's a good value, lightweight bike with well designed child sized components and performs well on most surfaces a rider of this age is likely to want to go.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get this great Forme Bike for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for another one (the bike, not the child!) 

Further reading: Should I subscribe to Bike Club instead of buying a new kids bike?

Price

£320.00

Rider Height

110–120cm

Colours

Orange Yellow

Bike Weight

7.2kg

Warranty

1 year

The Wild 18 has an upright riding position for a low centre of gravity, and narrower cranks which bring their legs closer together in line with their smaller hips, which combined with the low weight of the bike gives an enjoyable and easy riding experience.

The bike comes in a funky two-toned orange/yellow colour and is aimed at 5-year-olds. 

Price

£320.00

Age Range

3–5 years

Rider Height

95–110cm

Inside Leg

38–47cm

Colours

Purple Orange Green

Bike Weight

5.5kg

Warranty

Lifetime Frame and Forks, 1-Year Parts

YOMO bikes are an exciting new addition to the world of kids bikes.  Launching late in 2023 their ambition is to get more children riding quality, lightweight bikes. Their fun design and range of colours will appeal to young children, whilst you can appreciate the lightweight frame, child sized components and attention to detail with the geometry that will make the YOMO 14 an easy and enjoyable first pedal bike.

We've been sent a larger sized bike to review and we were really impressed with it, so we're happy to recommend the range to our readers.

YOMO are also doing a stylish range of kids cycle helmets in both matt and glossy finish and with vegan leather straps.

Price

£329.00

Age Range

3–6 years

Rider Height

105–125cm

Colours

Blue Yellow Green Orange Red Purple

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Frame - lifetime, Forks - 10 years, All other components - 1 year

Giant are one of the world's biggest bike brands, and the Giant ARX 16 has everything you'd expect from a single-speed kids bike.

It's really light (great for when you have to pick it up and carry it) and is fitted with versatile tyres for cycling on lots of different surfaces, child-sized components and comes in a range of fun, bold colours.

Price

£329.99

Age Range

6–8 years

Rider Height

117–136cm

Inside Leg

52–62cm

Colours

Red Blue Pink Purple Orange Green

Bike Weight

8.47kg

Warranty

Lifetime on Frame

The Forme Kinder MX20 is a really versatile all round bike, ideal for children gaining their first experiences on a geared bike, as the rapid fire gears are really easy to use.

When we reviewed this bike we found it shines best on steady gravel tracks as well as on tarmac and where its nimble steering and agility can be used to full effect to nip around tight turns.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get this great Forme Bike for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for another one (the bike, not the child!) 

Further reading: Should I subscribe to Bike Club instead of buying a new kids bike?

Price

£329.99

Age Range

4–6 years

Rider Height

104–120cm

Inside Leg

47–57cm

Colours

Red Purple

Bike Weight

6.3kg

Warranty

Frame and Forks - 3 years; components - 1 year (excluding wear and tear)

The Squish 16 is a lightweight starter bike specified with child-sized components and fitted with good quality Kenda tyres for confident riding on different surfaces.

We've not reviewed this particular bike, but we have tested out the slightly larger Squish 18. Our reviewer particularly liked the lightweight of the frame, and the ease of steering and braking. Read our review here.

Price

£329.99

Age Range

9–12 years

Rider Height

135–150cm

Colours

Blue

Bike Weight

10.4kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

The BTwin 26 is a good choice if you're looking for a lightweight aluminium framed bike but don't want the cost of some of the more premium brands. The bike is aimed at ages 9 and over. 

This bike has many features you'd want on your child's bike, including a single chainring for simple gear changes, child-proportioned brake levers to make stopping easier, and hybrid tyres to suit lots of terrains.

Price

£330.00

Colours

Blue Orange Purple

Bike Weight

9.91kg

Warranty

12 months

Cuda Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so only limited new stock remains but they're worth hunting down second hand. 

Cuda streamlined their offering for the kids bike market by doing away with the affordable Leisure range and the higher specification Performance range and basically combining the two to create the Trace.

The Trace 24 is a respectable weight at 9.91 kg and also provides a good specification which all adds up to a bike to get out on and have fun but at a very competitive price. The Trace 24 is available in Blue, Orange & Purple and is aimed at 8 years and over.